Beef Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable)

Tender beef and roasted sweet potatoes with fresh vegetables in a hearty, nourishing bowl.

# What goes in:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef (90% lean recommended)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, sliced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
06 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings (optional)

13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 4 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
15 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
03 - While sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper; sauté 4-5 minutes until softened.
04 - Add ground beef, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Stir in baby spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
06 - Divide roasted sweet potatoes among four bowls. Top with beef and vegetable mixture, avocado slices, and any desired toppings (cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime wedges).
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted sweet potatoes get these caramelized edges that make every forkful feel like a treat
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in five minutes when hunger hits hardest
  • Customize the toppings and suddenly every family member thinks you made their favorite meal
02 -
  • Do not crowd your sweet potatoes on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of roast and you will miss out on those crispy edges
  • Drain the beef before adding spinach if there is more than a tablespoon of grease in the pan
  • Let the bowls sit for about 2 minutes after assembling so the flavors can settle and mingle
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into uniform half inch cubes so they cook evenly
  • Season each component separately rather than just seasoning at the end

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